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ZHO’s Cheese Production Factory empowers People of Determination

BY CONTENT ADMIN

ABU DHABI, 17th June, 2025 (WAM) — In line with the shared commitment to strengthening community partnerships and achieving
sustainable development, Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination has signed a strategic tripartite cooperation agreement with
the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an and Schlumberger Middle East S.A. (SLB), with the aim of supporting the cheese production
factory run by People of Determination at the organisation’s Innovation Center in Abu Dhabi.

The agreement was signed by Abdullah Abdul-Ali Al Humaidan, Secretary-General of Zayed Higher Organisation, Salem Ali Al Shamsi,
Executive Director of the Incubation and Social Contracts Sector at Ma’an, and Hisham Bouhlel, Managing Director of Schlumberger Middle
East S.A. (SLB), in the presence of Salama Al Amimi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Industrial Development Sector at the Ministry of
Industry and Advanced Technology.

The signing took place on the second day of the "Make it in the Emirates" forum, hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced
Technology at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from May 19 to 22. The event was organised by ADNEC Group in collaboration
with the Ministry of Culture, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, and ADNOC, with the participation of 720 exhibitors representing leading
Emirati companies and government entities, and attended by more than 122,000 visitors including local and international partners and
stakeholders.

This agreement embodies the commitment of all three parties to the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to economic
empowerment and social inclusion. It also aligns with the objectives of the "Manufacturers" job fair in industry and advanced technology,
organised for the first time by the ministry during the "Make it in the Emirates" forum. The fair serves as an enabling tool targeting national
job seekers registered on the Nafis platform, including Emiratis from the People of Determination community.

The initiative aims to train People of Determination and provide employment opportunities in an integrated production environment in the
dairy manufacturing sector. It contributes to sustainable job creation, full societal integration, and offers innovative solutions to improve their
quality of life and meet their long-term aspirations.

Under the agreement, SLB will fund equipment for the cheese factory, including milk tanks, steam generators, cooling and heating rooms,
solar panels, and various machinery. Coordination will be done with Ma’an, as the official channel for community contributions in Abu
Dhabi, to direct the support funds to Zayed Higher Organisation and ensure project execution and achievement of its social goals.

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